French Conversation · Level 139
30 words
French word
béquille
Pronunciation
IPA/bekij/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrutch
Example
Il marche avec une béquille.
He walks with a crutch.
More examples
Il doit utiliser une béquille après l'opération.
He must use a crutch after the operation.
Core concept
A hand-held support that takes part of the body's weight while a weakened leg moves forward.
Common phrases
utiliser une béquille
use a crutch
avec une béquille
with a crutch
Similar words
canne: A cane held in one hand to improve balance while walking.
déambulateur: A wheeled or four-legged frame gripped with both hands for walking support.
fauteuil roulant: A chair on wheels for seated mobility, moved independently or by an attendant.
Definition in French
Support permettant à une personne de s'appuyer d'une main pour avancer quand une jambe est affaiblie.
Word origin
French béquille is inherited from Old French béquille, which referred to a support used in walking.
Usage tips
- Béquille is feminine, so the usual singular form is une béquille, while une canne normally refers to a walking cane held for support.
Other meanings
- kickstandnoun
- supportnoun
Opposites
- indépendanceindependencenoun